Bombardement van Algiers, 1816 1816

"Bombardement van Algiers, 1816" is an anonymous engraving from 1816 depicting a naval battle between the British and the Barbary pirates of Algiers. The scene showcases a densely packed harbor filled with ships, with the city of Algiers in the background. Smoke billows from both the city and the ships, indicating the intensity of the battle. The artist has captured the dramatic moment in detail, offering a historical perspective on this significant naval event. The engraving is a valuable record of the conflict and provides an interesting visual representation of 19th-century naval warfare.